The Eric Clapton Stratocaster is one of the longest-running artist models in the range, and it's built around the features he asked for: three Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat pickups, a TBX tone control and an active mid boost of up to 25dB. The mid boost thickens the single-coils and pushes an amp harder without changing pickups, and the Noiseless pickups keep the hum down.
The alder body pairs with a maple neck in Clapton's soft "V" profile, a 9.5" radius maple board and 22 vintage-style frets. The American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo comes blocked, so it works as a fixed bridge.
For a passive take on the same neck shape, compare the Buddy Guy Standard Stratocaster. For a straight '50s Strat, look at the American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster. Finishes are Pewter, Black, Torino Red and Olympic White, all with a maple fingerboard.
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
Country of Origin: USA
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster
Pickguard: 1-Ply White
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Soft "V"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Vintage-Style
Truss Rod: Standard
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Middle Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Neck Pickup: Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil Strat
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. Master TBX Tone Control, Tone 2. Master Active Mid Boost (0-25dB). Mid boost kit
Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Special Electronics: Active Electronics
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: 6-in-Line American Vintage
Tremolo Arm: American Vintage
Control Knobs: White Plastic
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
CASE
Case: Vintage-Style Tweed Case